Critical thinking, logic, analogies, etc.....for 2nd grade.

[BlessedMom]

My soon to be 2nd graders absolutely love these type of activities. We recently purchased a "Steck-Vaughn" analogies grade 2/3 book that was a big hit and I would love to find some things that are similar.

 

Can you please recommend any you have found that are appropriate for this level.

 

 

Thanks for your time.

[Lori D.]

grade K-3

 

workbooks:

- Critical Thinking Activities in Pattern, Image, Logic (gr. 1-3) -- by Seymour

- Logic Safari (book 1 = gr. 2-3; book 2 = gr. 3-4)

- Lollipop Logic (gr. K-2)

- Primarily Logic (gr. 2-4)

- Connections series (by grade level)

 

puzzle books:

- Gifted and Talented series (K-4 gr.) -- by Amerikander, or others

- Puzzlemania series (gr. 1-5) -- best of Highlights magazine variety of puzzles

- Hidden Picture Puzzle books -- collection of hidden picture puzzles from Highlights

 

software:

- Logic Journey of the Zoombinis (by grade level)

- Revenge of the Logic Spiders (by grade level)

- Crazy Machines series (gr. 3+)

- The Incredible Machine: Even More Contraptions (gr. 3+)

- Operation: Neptune (gr. 3-6)

- Mission: T.H.I.N.K. (gr. 2-6)

 

games:

- Set

- Duo

- Secret Door

- Blokus

- Scan (old Parker Brothers game, usually available on ebay)

- Clue

 

solo logic activities:

- Logix

- Scramble Squares

- Tangrams

- Rush Hour Junior

 

simple puzzle pages:

- mazes (google search for free downloadable/printable ones)

- word searches (google search for free downloadable/printable ones)

- easy Soduko puzzles (google search for free downloadable/printable ones)

- very beginner crosswords (google search for free downloadable/printable ones)

- Where's Waldo

- search and find type of books

[BlessedMom]

Thanks Lori D!

 

What a wonderful resource list!

I am just so blessed to see so many resource options at this level.

 

Thank you for taking the time to share this list with me. You have been so very helpful!

 

Bless You!